Massive new park would be largest added to Denver in 100-plus years
In case you haven’t heard, the City of Denver has acquired a massive swath of land that was formerly home to the Park Hill Golf Course via a land swap deal with hopes of creating what would become the city’s fourth-largest park. The site, located on the metro...
Man found guilty in 2 Denver bank robberies, high-speed chase
A 45-year-old man was found guilty by a federal jury in Denver on two counts of bank robbery stemming from incidents in September 2023.
Arapahoe County deputy shoots, kills alleged Walmart shoplifting suspect armed with machete
An Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a knife and a machete early Sunday morning as they were responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart, about 15 miles outside Denver.
Denver plans to step up photo radar enforcement to generate revenue
DENVER — Say, "Cheese!" or watch your speed. The City of Denver is planning to ramp up its photo radar enforcement across the city in 2026 as part of an effort to slow speeders and put a small dent in the city's budget shortfall. In Mayor Mike Johnston's proposed...
Man arrested in 22-year-old Thornton cold case murder
Authorities announced Monday that an arrest has been made in connection with a 2003 homicide case in Thornton that had turned cold.
I-70 westbound reopens after deadly crash involving RTD bus in Denver
The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened in Denver just west of Interstate 270 Monday morning after a deadly crash involving a Regional Transportation District bus.
Campaign kicks off to preserve free school lunches
Since launching in 2023, Colorado's Healthy School Meals for All program has become a cornerstone of daily life for hundreds of thousands of students. Now, supporters have launched a statewide campaign this week urging voters to approve funding measures in November because the program's current funding expires at the...
Colorado man to spend three years in federal prison for investment scheme
A Denver man who pleaded guilty to defrauding roughly 30 clients, including some professional athletes, in an investment scheme will spend more than three years in federal prison.
ICE detention center could bring jobs, controversy to southern Colorado town
Two months after it became public that Walsenburg could soon host a detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, there has been more speculation and debate over the issue than actual answers from the federal agency. “I suspect we will be one of the last to hear anything. Most likely, the media will...
After Evergreen school shooting, Aurora leaders plan to analyze safety protocols
The school shooting in Evergreen — seriously injuring two students who are still hospitalized as of Sunday evening — has at least one other school district planning to review its safety protocols.